BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI– The first phase of a $100 million dollar
transformation project from Isle of Capri to Golden Nugget opened last
Friday, June 21, as the oldest property on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
became the freshest – and youngest. Golden Nugget Biloxi proudly
unveiled its iconic brand, featuring a completely redesigned and
renovated casino floor – including 300 brand new slots – as well as a
Morton’s Steakhouse, Lillie’s Asian Cuisine, Rush Lounge and Party Pit,
a new Player Loyalty Program – the 24 KARAT Club – and a new, modern
resort experience, including newly renovated guest rooms and suites.
“We’ve had an overwhelming response to our grand opening events this
past weekend from media, local dignitaries and casino customers alike”
said Brad Rhines, vice president of marketing. “Thousands of people
came to the new Golden Nugget for the festivities which included
appearances by the cast of Duck Dynasty, Kevin Harvick’s #29 Nascar car
on display and many great cash promotions.”

The completion of the first phase marks only the beginning of what
promises to be one of the South’s most unique and desirable
destinations. Phase Two is expected to be complete by Labor Day Weekend
and will introduce the all new Michael Patrick’s Grille, Essentials
Retail, The Grand Ballroom and additional Meeting Rooms, as well as a
plush, new VIP Lounge and Registration area – complete with private,
direct elevator access to rooms and suites. And by the close of the
2013 year, new Retail shops including Style & Trend and The Chocolate
Box will open, as will the new Buffet – a finely appointed culinary
venue featuring only the most popular of fares.

Completing the project in early 2014 will be a new 35,000
square foot casino, a
sleek, new High Limit Gaming Room, and two more signature Landry’s concepts –
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and the innovative H20 Resort Pool – complemented by
all-season hot tubs and fire pits. “Every aspect and amenity at the property
will be completely renovated and redesigned to ensure that we can deliver an
unforgettable entertainment experience for our guests,” added Fertitta.
“We are ahead of schedule.”

The first phase new additions which are now open include the following:

Morton’s
Morton’s the Steakhouse features a sleek design incorporating a modern
take on the traditional steakhouse look. With an updated menu packed
with new, soon to be favorite items, including ahi tuna tower, braised
short ribs, mixed grills, fresh fish a la nage and others, Morton’s is
poised to be the ultimate fine dining experience in Biloxi. Rooms &
Suites Deluxe guest rooms and suites are modeled to embrace the elegance
and refinement that the Golden Nugget brand commands. With rich browns
and shades of red, all guest rooms and suites are customized to provide
the utmost experience from the moment a guest walks through the door.
Pillow top mattresses, flat screen televisions and ultra-modern
bathrooms are among some of the new amenities that complete the space.

24 Karat Club
As a member of Golden Nugget’s new Tiered Loyalty Program – the 24 Karat
Club – guests will now earn more than 7X more points than before. For
every $2 wagered on slots, guests will earn 1 point, compared to the
previous program where every $15 wagered on slots equaled 1 point. In
addition, guests will earn comps, exclusive invitations to events, free
play, table play and much more. The new program will offer four-tiers of
specific rewards: 24 Karat, Premier, Chairman and the exclusive Elite
tier. Guests can find our new 24 Karat Club on the first floor of the
new Casino space right next to the Cashier’s Cage.

RUSH Lounge & Party Pit
Prominently positioned in the main entrance, the RUSH Lounge & Party Pit
is a hot spot for guests to relax, enjoy a cocktail, listen to live
music, or gamble in our high-energy Party Pit. With live entertainment
nightly, RUSH Lounge is THE spot to mix and mingle with friends. For
those looking for non-stop gaming action, bar top video poker, as well
as blackjack and roulette are available in the Party Pit.

New, Expanded Gaming Floor
Surrounded by a swanky, modern design, our newly renovated casino floor
features over 500 slot machines (over 300 brand new) and 25 table games,
each of which provide the most unique of gaming experiences. Golden
Nugget will proudly feature BonusPlay promotions and slot tournaments –
exclusive to Golden Nugget through the Bally EBS System, as well as
player-friendly features like direct access to view comps, points, free
play and tier credits right at the slot machine, kiosk or on-line.
Exciting, new table action includes Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Texas
Hold ‘Em Bonus Poker, 3 Card Poker, Let it Ride and Pai Gow Poker, to
name a few.